Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department November 19, 2024 Agenda Cultural Funding Review Process History Overview (FY24 Funding Requests/Distribution) 1. FY25 Launch Calendar 2. Past and Planned Promotion/Marketing of Programs 3. 4. Highlights of Awardees from AAPI led organizations 5. Questions Noting: All Cultural Funding programs are funded via Hotel Occupancy Tax. There are other programs run in our department, and with Rally Austin (a Local Government Corporation) utilizing other funding sources. Examples: - Creative Space Assistance Fund (General Fund, EDD) - Iconic Venue Fund (Managed by Rally Austin) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process History Cultural Funding – Reminders 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process — Community Led C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – MJR Partners Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – Pilot Programs Approved by Arts Commission June 29, 2022 Solution: Holistic Funding Ecosystem addressing past disparities in funding. Note: Current Guidelines for these Pilot programs do not prevent awardees from being eligible in the following year of funding opportunities. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Note: 2015-2021 Investment was 18% Majority Diverse; 25% Equally Led; 57% Majority White/Prefer not to answer. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Program Overview – FY 2024 Awards $17,475,000 Awarded (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) $3.3M Increase from previous cycle (FY23-FY24 Thrive, FY23 Elevate, FY23 Nexus) $63 Million In Total Requested Funds 366 Total Awards (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) 190 New to COA Cultural Funding Awardees 77% Majority Diverse Led 66% Women/Non-Binary …
Health Assessment on the Asian and Asian American Community in Austin Asian American Quality of Life Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor Cheng Chow, MPhil, PhD Student Steve Hicks School of Social Work The University of Texas at Austin Chinese Americans: 24% (5.4 million) Indian Americans: 21% (4.6 million) Filipinos:19% (4.2 million) Roots in Vietnam (2.2 million), Korea (1.9 million) and Japan (1.5 million) each have a population of at least 1 million. Asian population is on the rise in Texas The number of Asian Americans in Texas increased by 91,921 people from 2022 to 2023, amounting to over 1.7 million people in total. The fastest growing numbers were in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, with 10.5% increase from 2022 to 2023 – First among U.S. metro areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Older age groups – the sharpest increase Social services? Healthcare access? Affordability? Chronic health conditions? Caregiver resources? Transportation? Social isolation? Support infrastructure? Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Diversity of Asian population in Austin Ethnicity Total Asian Asian Indian Chinese Vietnamese Korean Filipino Pakistani Taiwanese Japanese Nepalese Two or more Asian groups Population 80,245 30,361 15,246 9,659 6,738 4,790 2,135 1,943 1,507 1,412 1,344 1,212 Share 100.0% 37.8% 19.0% 12.0% 8.4% 6.0% 2.7% 2.4% 1.9% 1.8% 1.7% Other Central Asian 1.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates Asian American Health Assessment Health issues identified Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Access Barriers Recommendations suggested Improve OUTREACH to subpopulations Focus on PREVENTION Increase ACCESS to health care Provide CULTURALLY SENSITIVE health care Asian American Quality of Life Survey Asian American Quality of Life Survey Major findings (N=2,609) • A majority of the survey participants (90.8%) were foreign-born immigrants • More than 28% of the overall sample had at least one chronic disease • Tobacco use more prevalent among Korean and Vietnamese while Koreans and Filipinos were least likely to engage in physical exercise and a healthy diet. • More than 11% reported an experience of unmet health care needs during the past 12 months (particularly in Koreans [15.4%] and Vietnamese [17.1%]) -inconsistent with the findings from national data (2.8% among Asians) • 20% of the sample reported the need for transportation and interpretation (particularly high in Koreans [29.5%], Chinese [24.0%], and Vietnamese [22.4%]) • The prevalence of mental distress and serve mental illness was 44.2% …
HVAC-R CONTRACTOR STUDY Advancing high-efficiency, climate-smart heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technologies and practices in support of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. April 2024 Prepared by City of Austin HVAC Contractor Study: Contractor Engagement Plan iii Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Jen Cregar and Marisa Hanson-Lopez for the City of Austin Office of Sustainability. We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for sharing their time and insights that informed this study. ● Jason Baker, Acme A/C & Heating ● Amanda Mortl, City of Austin Office of ● Alpha Tounkara, American Conservation & Sustainability Air Institute ● Harvey Giblin + faculty, Austin Career ● Greg Arcangeli, Austin Energy ● Aiden Cohen, Austin Energy ● Heidi Kasper, Austin Energy ● Sara Norris, Austin Energy ● Sally Phipps, Austin Energy ● Holly Prosser, Austin Energy ● Joe Teng, Austin Energy ● Tom Turner, Austin Energy Joni Zacharisen, Austin Energy Jordan Garcia, Better Service Co. Inc. Coalition ● Ted Tiffany, Building Decarbonization ● Zach Baumer, City of Austin Office of Sustainability ● ● ● Sarah Talkington, City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department ● Trey Farmer, Forge Craft Architecture + Design ● Katelynn Essig, Foundation Communities ● John Chavez, hvacMENSCH ● Al D’Andrea, McCullough Heating & Air ● Kevin DeMaster, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Garrett Smith, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Ben Lipscomb, National Comfort Institute ● Dominick Guarino, National Comfort Conditioning HVAC US LLC HVAC US LLC Institute Plumbing ● Paul Wieboldt, Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies ● Shawn Hoover, Vertex Mechanical ● Victoria Kramer, Bluebonnet AC Services, ● Roland Arrisola, Stan’s Heating, Air & City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study i Table of Contents Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... ii Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Background & Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 5 Contractor Engagement Approach ............................................................................................................... 6 Findings & Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 8 Residential Heat Pump Barriers .............................................................................................................. 10 Multifamily Heat Pump Barriers ............................................................................................................. 25 Low-GWP Refrigerant Barriers ................................................................................................................ 31 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix A. Survey Results ....................................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B. Peer Municipally Owned Utility Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives ........ B-1 City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study ii Tables Table 1. Summary of Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 2 Table 2. Contractor Engagement Approach.................................................................................................. 7 Table 3. Contractor Engagement Representation ........................................................................................ 7 Table 4. Summary of Residential Heat Pump Barriers and Solutions ......................................................... 10 Table 5. Recommended Solutions to HP Upfront Cost Barrier ................................................................... 12 Table 6. Summary of Single-Family Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water …
Health Assessment on the Asian and Asian American Community in Austin Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor Cheng Chow, MPhil, PhD Student Steve Hicks School of Social Work The University of Texas at Austin Chinese Americans: 24% (5.4 million) Indian Americans: 21% (4.6 million) Filipinos:19% (4.2 million) Roots in Vietnam (2.2 million), Korea (1.9 million) and Japan (1.5 million) each have a population of at least 1 million. Asian population is on the rise in Texas The number of Asian Americans in Texas increased by 91,921 people from 2022 to 2023 The fastest growing numbers were in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, with 10.5% increase from 2022 to 2023 – First among U.S. metro areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Older age groups – the sharpest increase Social services? Healthcare access? Affordability? Chronic health conditions? Caregiver resources? Transportation? Social isolation? Support infrastructure? Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Population growth 33% 45% Natural Increase International Migration Internal Migraiton 22% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2023. Diversity of Asian population in Austin - San Marcos - Round Rock Metro area Population Total Asian Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese ACS 2015 Estimation ACS 2023 Estimation 92,512 28,195 18,549 6,877 2,332 8,188 16,697 5.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 0.9% 193,555 81,618 37,099 12,366 2,473 9,893 19,786 7.8% 3.3% 1.5% 0.5% 0.1% 0.4% 0.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey Estimates Asian American Health Assessment Health issues identified Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Access Barriers Recommendations suggested Improve OUTREACH to subpopulations Focus on PREVENTION Increase ACCESS to health care Provide CULTURALLY SENSITIVE health care Asian American Quality of Life Survey Asian American Quality of Life Survey Major findings (N=2,609) • A majority of the survey participants (90.8%) were foreign-born immigrants • More than 28% of the overall sample had at least one chronic disease • Tobacco use more prevalent among Korean and Vietnamese while Koreans and Filipinos were least likely to engage in physical exercise and a healthy diet. • More than 11% reported an experience of unmet health care needs during the past 12 months (particularly in Koreans [15.4%] and Vietnamese [17.1%]) -inconsistent with the findings from national data (2.8% among Asians) • 20% of the sample reported the need for transportation and interpretation (particularly high in Koreans [29.5%], Chinese [24.0%], and Vietnamese [22.4%]) • The prevalence …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William D. Floyd Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 15, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run; District 10 4007 Bunny Run, St. Stephens Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: James H. & Kathy A Johnstone Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jim Johnstone I-RR to SF-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-1 for C14-2024-0148 - 4007 Bunny Run located at 4007 Bunny Run was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SL PROJECT TEXAS 2 LP (Travis Eickenhorst) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Use Solutions (Michele Haussmann) CS to LI-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane; District 7 1001 W. Howard Lane, Walnut Creek The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-CO for C14-2024-0142 - 1001 West Howard Lane located at 1001 W. Howard Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner’s Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Rd, Walnut Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO and CS-MU-DB90-CO (as amended) Staff postponement request to December 3, 2024 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to December 3, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner De …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in attendance: Jessica Cohen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carol Philipson, Tower Ventures-Jester; Cell Towers and Endangered Species 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on November 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 12, 2024, were postponed until December 10, 2024, on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.01 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 Location: 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff recommends Multifamily Residential Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Planning Commission’s postponement request to December 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera- Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0109 - Gunter Street Rezoning; District 1 1143 3/4, 1145, 1145 1/2 Gunter Street, 3605 Abbate Circle, and 1144 Wayneroy Drive, Boggy Creek Watershed; East MLK (MLK) Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RCG Gunter LLC and REAL Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) SF-3-NP to MF-3-NP and SF-6-NP Staff recommends MF-3-CO-NP and SF-6-NP Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Planning Commission’s postponement request to December 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson, Barrera- Ramirez, Phillips, and Skidmore were absent. 1. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0017.01 - Anderson Square, District 4 Location: 910, 912, 914 & 916, 1012 & …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Alpha Shrestha Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Luan Tran Kuo Yang Commissioners Absent: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Sabrina Sha PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL CALL TO ORDER None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 15, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Xiyi Chen’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Jambulapati, Commissioners Nguyễn and Sha were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding cultural arts funding from Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department. Chair Huang requested information on the increase in funding to Asian American and Pacific Islander led organizations. Presentation regarding a health assessment project focused on the Asian and Asian American community in Austin, with an emphasis on updating the current Quality of Life survey, from Dr. Shetal Vohra-Gupta and Cheng Chow of the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work. The presentation was made by Dr. Shetal Vohra-Gupta, University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work and Cheng Cho, University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Presentation regarding the Central Texas Food Bank Food Access Community Needs Assessment (CNA) and a CNA focus group with Vietnamese community members experiencing food insecurity from Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Strategic Insights, Central Texas Food Bank. The presentation was made by Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Strategic Insights, Central Texas Food Bank. Discussion of past and upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission members attending. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the Asian American Quality of Life …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Brita Wallace Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Conners Ladner Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 10/28/2024 were approved on Commissioner Gelles’ motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Luckens was off the dais. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioners McKinney and Wittstruck were absent. One vacancy on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway, regarding an update on the Palm Park design process. 1 Presentation was made by John Rigdon, Waterloo Greenway. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. The motion to select Nkiru Gelles as the representative for Downtown Commission was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioners McKinney and Wittstruck were absent. One vacancy on the dais. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the representative of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board regarding the meeting on November 18, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Ladner. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action on the minimum requirements for applicants participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Howard. Staff briefing on the update to the Great Streets Program. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. ADJOURNMENT Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 12/09/2024 meeting on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Chair Salinas’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner McKinney was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll, Gelles, and Ladner were absent. One vacancy on the dais. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024, 6:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. Larry Franklin Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Board member roll call. The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, October 21, 2024. 2. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing on Strategy 9.1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan (Launch an inclusive, community-based food collaborative or network that brings together businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, government, funders, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, prioritizing community involvement on a regular basis.), Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Continue conversation from September and October Strategic Planning meetings and discuss Board Members’ priority strategies from the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. 5. Review Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION November 18, 2024 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of 0.3596 of one acre (15,662 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, being out of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 1, Block A, Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $839,319 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is the Housing Authority of the City of Austin. The property is located at 8515 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78744. The property is currently appraised at $839,319 and the general route of the project is along Interstate-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: Funding is …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of 0.3596 of one acre (15,662 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, being out of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 1, Block A, Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $839,319 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is the Housing Authority of the City of Austin. The property is located at 8515 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78744. The property is currently appraised at $839,319 and the general route of the project is along Interstate-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy (512) 322-6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, (512) 322-6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the properties located at 6900 and 6940 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lots 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.1952 acres (8,505 square feet) of land and a 12-month temporary construction easement consisting of approximately 0.0280 acres (1,220 square feet) of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, generally located at 8300 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745, and being a portion of the remainder of Lot 3A, Mrs. Sosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded in Book 8, Page 15 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, from Hazel Rose Investments Limited Partnership, in an amount not to exceed $549,900, including closing costs. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322- 6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the property at 8300 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement and a temporary construction easement out of the William Cannon League Survey No.19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 3A, Mrs. Sosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded October 15, 1956, in Book 8, Page 15 of the Plat Records, Travis County, Texas. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair-market value of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $545,659. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $549,900.
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List with the following two firms (or other qualified responders): HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. in the amount of $22,500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $70,875,000. Funding: -Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Energy. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Two contracts were awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. MBE / WBE: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 3.85% MBE and 2.98% WBE. Prior Council Action: September 1, 2022 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. June 10, 2021 - Council approved a professional services agreement with Allegis Group Holdings, Inc., for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. March 4, 2021 - Council approved a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., and POWER Engineers, Inc. for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The firms serve as professional consultants, providing technical consultation and advice for the Electric System Engineering and Technical Services group of Austin Energy. Services generally include producing turnkey project and construction drawing packages, as well as providing engineering, technical and drafting personnel to augment Austin Energy workspaces. The work products produced by this contract directly help Austin Energy safely deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to customers. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: • Transmission Design • Substation Design • Switchyard Design for Clean Energy Interconnects • Relay …
Electric Utility Commission Resolution 20241118-XXX on Austin Energy Resource Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as low-income customers are shielded …
